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Charles Mathewes retweeted
The real implication here: the Kansas Supreme Court now almost certainly stay Democratic until nearly 2050.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Update…. CNN reporting that UFC CEO Dana White has declined Trump’s offer to become press secretary
Charles Mathewes retweeted
If Mississippi gets called for Colom, Democrats will have won an election to the U.S. Senate in 43 distinct states since 2008. Republicans are at 35, by comparison.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
The sobering reality that GOP probably doesn't want to grapple with is that between the course likely coming from @StephenM and the corruption revelations that D oversight will surely produce, there's no reason to think Trump's 37% approval rating in the Voter Poll was his floor
NEW Economist/YouGov: Donald Trump
% of registered voters who approve | disapprove of Trump
This week 36%* | 62%** (-26*)
Last week 39% | 58% (-19)
Start of term 50% | 46% (+4)
*2nd-term low
**2nd-term high
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ALT A line chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Approval and disapproval of Trump's job performance among registered voters." The chart has the sub-headline: "Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President? (% of registered voters)."
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Overlaying ‘26 results on #Va House, Senate districts suggests ‘27 XGR midterms could produce fattened Democratic majorities.
But - and it’s a big but: #Va has elex every year, and every elex produces different electorate.
And that can mean counterintuitive outcomes.
We still have provisional and late mail votes coming in VA, but @StateNavigate has calculated how each House of Delegates and State Senate district voted this year for the US Senate and US House using current results.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets…
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Maggie Haberman shares her reporting on what drove Trump's chief of staff change and what's happening in the Trump adminsitrataion right now.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
I've seen versions of this cope and they all ignore how many seats Dems started with. The "smart take" was that it would be hard for them to crack 230 bc they had so many swing seats already - Rs entered the cycle with just two members in districts won by Kamala.
The biggest GOP House majority since the New Deal was the 2014 majority of 247 seats. Dems have already zoomed past that. And their big New Deal era majorities relied on Solid South conservatives who were replaced by Rs long ago. A majority of this size, where the most conservative member is Henry Cuellar (a pro-life Hispanic who's otherwise a normal liberal), is brand new.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Not surprising!
(1) Bro’s dad founded the Gramsci Society😅
(2) Liberalism of mind—in its core, small “l” sense referencing an audaciously curious and epistemically open approach—breeds conversance with many, even/often mutually opposed, ideological groups’ beloved thinkers! 🔥
Charles Mathewes retweeted
I spent two years working with Stephen Miller.
His appointment as White House chief of staff is among the most dangerous personnel decisions in the history of our republic.
I say that without reservation.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Stephen Miller is a dangerous xenophobe and reckless extremist who has American blood on his hands.
His presence in government should be eradicated like a malignant tumor.
Fire him today.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Happy 424th birthday to the Bodleian Library, which first opened #OnThisDay in 1602.
Today, it’s part of 22 libraries at the @UniofOxford, which together form the UK's largest academic library service, with more than 14 million printed items.
📸 Instagram | bodleianlibraries
ALT Historic library interior with tall wooden bookshelves and ornate coffered ceiling illuminated by warm lighting.
Charles Mathewes retweeted
Thanks for sharing, Aaron. The full essay expanding on the chart is out today in @WNGdotorg.
wng.org/opinions/the-midterm…
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This photo from Election Night in Boone, North Carolina, is a modern Norman Rockwell painting
📸 Credit: Noah Williford, @TheAppalachian
